Elastische Lorchel vs Steinhuhn

Helvella elastica compared with Alectoris graeca

Key Differences

• Elastische Lorchel is Least Concern while Steinhuhn is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elastische Lorchel	Steinhuhn
Kingdom	Fungi (Pilze)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Family	Helvellaceae	Phasianidae
Genus	Helvella	Alectoris
Species	Helvella elastica	Alectoris graeca

Conservation Status

Elastische Lorchel

LC — Least Concern

Steinhuhn

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elastische Lorchel	Steinhuhn
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Elastische Lorchel

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Steinhuhn

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Steinhuhn

Rock Partridge (Alectoris graeca) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway